Chapter 2 Introduction; Overview - Emerson Rosemount 8800D Series Reference Manual

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2 Introduction
2.1

Overview

System description
The Vortex Flow Meter consists of a meter body and transmitter, and measures volumetric
flow rate by detecting the vortices created by a fluid passing by the shedder bar.
The meter body is installed in-line with process piping. A sensor is located at the end of the
shedder bar which creates a sine wave signal due to the passing vortices. The transmitter
measures the frequency of the sine wave and converts it into a flow rate.
Safety messages
Procedures and instructions in this manual may require special precautions to ensure the
safety of the personnel performing the operations. Refer to the safety messages listed at
the beginning of this document, before performing any operations.
Chapters
Section
Pre-installation
Basic installation
Basic
configuration
Advanced
installation
Advanced
configuration
Operation
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Appendixes
Appendixes include supplementary information that may be useful in some situations.
Reference Manual
Who uses Description
Planners and Reference information to help you verify compatibility
installers between the meter and its application and installation
location
Planners and Mechanical and electrical installation instructions typically
installers required as initial setup in all applications
Operations Configuration parameters typically required as initial setup
technicians in all applications
Installers Installation procedures required after initial setup for
some applications
Operations Configuration procedures required after initial setup for
technicians some applications
Operations Information on advanced configuration parameters and
technicians functions that can aid in maintaining the flow meter
Installers and Troubleshooting techniques, diagnostic information, and
operations transmitter verification procedures
technicians
Operations Information on maintaining the flow meter
technicians
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